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Hello everyone. I have been dealing with anxiety for about 2 years.Unfortunately I have not reached out to anyone about it.I just deal with it and bottle things up. Unfortunately it just keeps getting worse and I dont know how much more I can take. I would like someadvice on what to do. It urks me so bad because it will come upon meout of no where. I can be out shopping and bam I start having an axiety attack. Its really just a burden anymore. Also when having an anxietyattack my face cheeks and the side of my face get red and my chestgets red and blotchy and then when the attac passes it goes away, is that normal? Its like an attack raises my blood pressure. I just need some advice any will help

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3 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:AnxietyHello everyone. I have been dealing with anxiety for about 2 years.Unfortunately I have not reached out to anyone about it.I just deal with it and bottle things up. Unfortunately it just keeps getting worse and I dont know how much more I can take. I would like someadvice on what to do. It urks me so bad because it will come upon meout of no where. I can be out shopping and bam I start having an axiety attack. Its really just a burden anymore. Also when having an anxietyattack my face cheeks and the side of my face get red and my chestgets red and blotchy and then when the attac passes it goes away, is that normal? Its like an attack raises my blood pressure. I just need some advice any will help

The anxiety which you are describing is something that can come almost out of nowhere because of certain feelings of insecurity or being unsure in social situations. The redness and blotching are fairly normal in people who become quite anxious.

Of course, I always suggest that anyone who is having this type of problem check with their PCP just to be sure there is nothing that needs attention. If everything works out fine, then there are a few things you can try on your own.

For one thing, I would suggest that you watch the relaxation breathing video tutorial we have in our Tips column. Learning to use this type of breathing technique can be extremely helpful and you can use it anywhere you are, any time you feel you might be getting a little anxious. You can forestall feelings of anxiety this way or you can use it just as you get the first twinge of a hint of anxiety. The best thing you want to do is to be sure that you don't allow the anxiety to take hold. This type of breathing can help you do that.

You can also use positive self-talk. Here you become a coach for yourself and you tell yourself, "Calm down, you are going to be okay." You can use any variation of reassurance that you wish. If anyone says anything just tell them you're thinking something over. Little white lies are perfectly acceptable.

I hope you find both of these to be helpful and that things do improve for you very soon.

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Report This| Share this:AnxietyThe anxiety which you are describing is something that can come almost out of nowhere because of certain feelings of insecurity or being unsure in social situations. The redness and blotching are fairly normal in people who become quite anxious.

Of course, I always suggest that anyone who is having this type of problem check with their PCP just to be sure there is nothing that needs attention. If everything works out fine, then there are a few things you can try on your own.

For one thing, I would suggest that you watch the relaxation breathing video tutorial we have in our Tips column. Learning to use this type of breathing technique can be extremely helpful and you can use it anywhere you are, any time you feel you might be getting a little anxious. You can forestall feelings of anxiety this way or you can use it just as you get the first twinge of a hint of anxiety. The best thing you want to do is to be sure that you don't allow the anxiety to take hold. This type of breathing can help you do that.

You can also use positive self-talk. Here you become a coach for yourself and you tell yourself, "Calm down, you are going to be okay." You can use any variation of reassurance that you wish. If anyone says anything just tell them you're thinking something over. Little white lies are perfectly acceptable.

I hope you find both of these to be helpful and that things do improve for you very soon.

Thanks so much for responding. I hope things get bettermyself. When anxiety first started to be a problem for meit was not this bad. My mother used to deal with anxietyand she was on the medicine, she then got off the medicinebecause she did not like it, and she learned to control itherself. She has always told me that I would not like the medication that I should find a way to cope with it whenit arises. I just hate that it happens anytime anywhere.It makes me not want to go out and enjoy things. Whenit happens I cant think of a reason why its happening andthat bothers me. Its very unexplainable.And yes I do need to go to the doctor not just becausethis but to get a check up also. Couldnt tell you whenthe last time was I went to the doctor. Heres the thingwith that I hate going to the doctor because whenI go I get nervous and my bp is always high, thenwhen they ask why its high I tell them I am nervousand they look at me like im crazy. I guess when you sumit all up I am just a nervous person and I dont understandwhy.

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Report This| Share this:AnxietyThanks so much for responding. I hope things get bettermyself. When anxiety first started to be a problem for meit was not this bad. My mother used to deal with anxietyand she was on the medicine, she then got off the medicinebecause she did not like it, and she learned to control itherself. She has always told me that I would not like the medication that I should find a way to cope with it whenit arises. I just hate that it happens anytime anywhere.It makes me not want to go out and enjoy things. Whenit happens I cant think of a reason why its happening andthat bothers me. Its very unexplainable.And yes I do need to go to the doctor not just becausethis but to get a check up also. Couldnt tell you whenthe last time was I went to the doctor. Heres the thingwith that I hate going to the doctor because whenI go I get nervous and my bp is always high, thenwhen they ask why its high I tell them I am nervousand they look at me like im crazy. I guess when you sumit all up I am just a nervous person and I dont understandwhy.

Anxiety runs in families and "white coat syndrome" is something a lot of people feel when they go to the doctor's, so I'm surprised that the staff didn't recognize this rather normal reaction.

Talk to your mom and ask what she's done to help herself. How did she learn to handle it and what did she do? It might help you, too.

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Report This| Share this:AnxietyAnxiety runs in families and "white coat syndrome" is something a lot of people feel when they go to the doctor's, so I'm surprised that the staff didn't recognize this rather normal reaction.

Talk to your mom and ask what she's done to help herself. How did she learn to handle it and what did she do? It might help you, too.

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